Torrid

usgb/ˈtɔːrɪd/
adjective

Extremely hot, drying and burning.

The torrid desert sun was exhausting.
Visual representation of "torrid" - Extremely hot, drying and burning

Often appears as...

  • torrid weather
  • torrid sun
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Climate Extremes

Use 'torrid' for describing extreme weather, emphasizing discomfort from heat.

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Visitors were unprepared for the torrid climate of the tropics.
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Dehydration Warning

'Torrid' often hints at health risks related to overheating and dehydration.

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Athletes must hydrate due to the torrid conditions on the field.
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Physical Sensation

'Torrid' stimulates the senses, making readers feel the intense heat described.

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His face turned red under the torrid noon sun.
Visual representation of the word "Torrid"

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